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    Several campgrounds in the Greenbrier River Valley offer camping accommodations near riding trails, though limited horse-specific facilities exist near Caldwell, West Virginia. The Greenbrier River Trail system features multiple primitive campsites with access points for horses, including Mile Post 9.5 and Mile Post 28.5 sites, which provide areas where horses can be tethered while campers enjoy Adirondack-style shelters, raised tent pads, and hand-pump well water. CB Ranch, located within riding distance of the Greenbrier Trail, accommodates equestrians with cabin options and areas for horses, though specific corral facilities aren't mentioned in reviews.

    The 77-mile Greenbrier River Trail connects riders to multiple water access points and scenic overlooks, making it popular for multi-day equestrian journeys. Horses are permitted on the rail-trail, with first-come, first-served camping available at designated sites along the route. Trail conditions can vary seasonally, with late afternoon rain showers common in summer months and occasional trail blockages from weather events. Riders particularly value the steel railroad bridges and mountain tunnel passages that characterize the historic route. Bolar Mountain Recreation Area provides additional camping options within driving distance, though equestrians should contact management regarding specific horse accommodations before arrival.

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      1. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 9.5 Primitive Campsite (Between Keister and Hopper, WV)

      5.0(1)6mi from CaldwellTents

      "GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL MILE POST 9.5 PRIMITIVE CAMPSITE, KEISTER, WV Greenbrier River Trail Primitive Campsite at Mile Post 9.5 is close enough to North Caldwell, WV…the GBT Southern Terminus…"

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      2. CB Ranch

      5.0(1)6mi from CaldwellTents, Cabins

      from $30 - $60 / night

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      3. Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

      4.5(24)27mi from Caldwell123 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "I stayed on campground 1 on a lake side site with access to the lake, the views from my tent were breathtaking! The campground is clean, it has shower and flushable toilets."

      "The Lake is wonderful. There are 3-4 actual campgrounds. One is more for large groups like boy/girl scout troops. Easy access to the lake from marina or each campground."

      from $16 - $85 / night

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      4. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite

      5.0(1)16mi from CaldwellTents

      "Between Rorer and Renick, WV)**

      **Bikepacking West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail is a delightfully peaceful adventure!"

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      5. White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

      4.5(27)33mi from Caldwell31 sitesRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      "General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak."

      "The hiking and lake is amazing."

      from $37 / night

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      6. Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park

      4.6(16)45mi from CaldwellRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Camp Creek State Park is well-managed and beautifully-maintained with an active foundation that raises money for cool stuff like the conversation fire pit with swings, located in the Mash Fork Campground"

      "This was a convienent campground right off the highway, easy to get to, small but has a few full hookup sites."

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      7. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite

      4.0(1)29mi from CaldwellTents

      "Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite, Watoga, WV West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail**  (GRT) **stretches from its Northern Terminus at the Cass Railroad Station, Stumptown"

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      8. Cranberry River Sites NF Campground

      4.8(5)36mi from CaldwellRVs, Tents

      "Cranberry River dispersed camping along Forest Road 76 offers quiet, scenic, riverside primitive campsites with excellent fishing and easy access to the surrounding wilderness."

      "long path along river, very beautiful area"

      9. Don's Cab-Inns Campground

      4.9(7)48mi from Caldwell

      "The AC is very welcoming after a long hot day outside and mini fridge is perfect to unload your cooler from traveling. Also, an outlet to charge your phone."

      "It is close to Roanoke and it is off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is located in Explore Park. This park is growing by leaps and bounds."

      from $25 - $100 / night

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      10. Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite

      5.0(1)40mi from CaldwellTents

      "Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite, Located between Clover Lick and Clawson, WV (south of Sharp's Tunnel) The Greenbrier River Trail is one of the most beautiful and often most"

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    • Dave V.
      Sep. 4, 2020

      Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite

      All you need for a great time, nothing more and nothing less!

      Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite, Located between Clover Lick and Clawson, WV (south of Sharp's Tunnel)

      The Greenbrier River Trail is one of the most beautiful and often most remote trail I have had the privilege of bikepacking. If you aren't familiar with camping in West Virginia, you are in for a treat. The WV State Park system is fantastic and the State Park employees take incredible pride in keeping all their parks beautifully maintained despite poor budgets to work with. 

      GRT MP 63.8 Primitive Campsite is close to 17 miles south of the Cass Railroad Station. Trail conditions were wonderful, typical Railroad ballast, crushed gravel...at times it was wide like they recently removed the track, and other sections grass has grown down the middle to make it two track. All flat with a gentle one percent downhill grade from Stumptown to North Caldwell. Frankly, it wasn't discernible...but I'll take it.

      Wildlife and songbirds were abundant and as shocked to see you as you were them. Oftentimes, the deer would run the trail ahead of you for 200 yards before cutting off onto their sidetrail.

      The trail itself is recorded at differing lengths depending on what you read, but we started at MP 80…at Cass Railroad Station...traveling south to North Caldwell.

      PROS:

      • Free camping(First come, first served) 
      • Newer Adirondock Style Shelter 
      • Newer Large/Clean/Stocked Pit Latrine 
      • Raised Tent pad(pea gravel) 
      • Cold well water- Hand pump 
      • Metal Fire Ring 
      • No Cell Service 

      CONS: 

      • No Cell Service 

      NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS: 

      • Cass Railroad Station 
      • Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort 
      • Seneca Forest (**Thorny Mountain Fire Tower)
      • Seneca Rocks
      •  Spruce Knob(WV Highest Elevation) 
      • Green Bank Observatory 
      • The Greenbrier Resort

      *Note in the video, I initially thought the steel containers were bear proof storage, but I was incorrect and they are bear proof trash receptacles. 

      This is bear country, so we kept all our food items and toiletries in a bear cannister during our trip. We did not experience any encounters or sightings, but fellow cyclists traveling in the same direction, observed a juvenile bear during the day along the trail.

      In fact, WV has an abundant wildlife population and it is evident along the Greenbrier River Trail, which set this trail apart from other bikepacking trails I've traveled.

      You will see in a couple photos that a certain slithering resident was unwilling to give up his claim on this Adirondack Shelter, we attempted to dissuade him, we even gently relocated him, but he was neither afraid of our presence nor was he about to pass up a roof over his head. So we acquiesced and moved to the raised tent pad 100' down the trail. He was a very curious character.

      In June, you can anticipate random, short afternoon or evening cloudbursts...but they can be gully-washers. Nights were cool and most mornings I wore a long-sleeve Merino shirt.

      Riding and camping along the picture-perfect Greenbrier River offers fantastic views and opportunities to cool off...bring your swimwear.

    • Dave V.
      Sep. 12, 2020

      Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite

      A Welcomed Reststop along the Trail

      Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite, Watoga, WV

      West Virginia's **Greenbrier River Trail  (GRT) **stretches from its Northern Terminus at the Cass Railroad Station, Stumptown 78-80 miles (depending on what resource you read) to it's Southern Terminus in North Caldwell. The Greenbrier River Trail is a Rails-to-Trails initiative, so being a former track bed, the surface is predominantly ballast, though there are some black-topped areas. Some locations of the trail that either see more sunlight or less traffic have seen grass overtake the trail to form a "two-track" or at times a mown grass trail. Most parts drain well and easy to navigate, while some heavily wooded areas adjacent to rocky cliffs see more puddling and thus muddier...but all navigable. 

      Because of it's relative remoteness and light traffic, wildlife flourishes along the GRT. This is bear country so I would recommend utilizing a bear bag or bear canister for your food and toiletries. I used a BearVault BV500 that I strapped to the Salsa EXP Anything Cradle attached to my handlebars...worked great. Eliminated concerns about losing food items and attracting Yogi and Boo-Boo. A Father/Daughter duo trailing us observed a juvenile bear not far off the trail mid-day. But bears aside, raccoons, chipmunks and other rodents can wreak havoc on panniers or backpacks containing food and fragrant toiletries. 

      At the time of our visit there were 15 Primitive or Rustic Campsites along the Greenbrier River Trail. Each person traveling the Greenbrier River Trail will determine which primitive campsite they prefer for a night's rest. 

      All the primitive campsites positioned along the Greenbrier River Trail (GRT) are free, first-come, first-served. Note that some offer more amenities than others, so those will likely be the sought after locations.

      Traveling West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail is a highlight whatever mode of travel permitted, whether on foot, horseback, bicycling or even paddlecraft...no motorized vehicles are permited. The Greenbrier River Trail was chosen by Backpacker Magazine as one of the top ten best hikes in the U.S. of A. That's quite the billing to live up to.

      I will add that we chose to bikepack the GRT, so I felt we did not stop at all the available sites, cascades, waterfalls, bridges, etc purely because we were a little spread out and by the time you past by a special site, the others were too far down the trail. While I absolutely loved our entire GRT trip...had I been on foot...more exploring would have taken place.

      PROS:

      • Raised fine gravel tent pad
      • Nice, clean, maintained and stocked pit latrine
      • Picnic table
      • Metal fire ring
      • Metal Bear-proof trash receptacle
      • No cell service

      CONS:

      • No water pump
      • No cell service
      • Tent pad located very close to elevated trail

      NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS:

      • Town of Marlinton
      • Watoga State Park
      • Greenbrier Resort
      • Snowshoe Mountain Resort
      • Cass Railroad
      • Seneca State Forest
      • Seneca Rocks
      • Spruce Knob (WV highest elevation)
      • The Wild Bean Cafe and Thunderbird Taco (Lewisburg)  (Suggestion: Order the Guacadilla!...thank me later)

      The GRT Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite does not offer a well water, so fill up before you get there. Although, if you utilize a filter, you can draw water from the river or the tributary down the trail several hundred feet. Even though Mile Post 49.3 tent pad is directly alongside the trail, traffic is so light that it is really a non-issue. There is not a large clearing and with dense vegetation...pack your bug juice.

      This is West Virginia, so even in populated areas cell service can be spotty...but on the trail, I would not count on it. This is both a blessing and a curse. However, for safety purposes, I do carry a Garmin InReach Explorer + in case of emergencies.

      The GRT Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite makes for a great overnighter from either Marlinton or a nice out-and-back from Cass Railroad from the north or from North Caldwell from the South...eliminating the need for a shuttle.

      Final Thoughts: Whether you chose to spend the night at Mile Post 49.3 or not, is not the point...all the primitive campsites along the Greenbrier River Trail are great choices...the point is, mark your calendars, plan this trip and travel West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail!

    • Dave V.
      Sep. 6, 2020

      Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 9.5 Primitive Campsite (Between Keister and Hopper, WV)

      Easy Access, Great River Location

      GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL MILE POST 9.5 PRIMITIVE CAMPSITE, KEISTER, WV

      Greenbrier River Trail Primitive Campsite at Mile Post 9.5 is close enough to North Caldwell, WV…the GBT Southern Terminus…that you could make a quick journey north from the parking area for an exceptional night of camping.

      Traveling West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail from it's Northern Terminus at Cass Railroad, Stumptown to it's Southern Terminus in North Caldwell has created a thirst that can only be slaked by multiple future returns. What a fantastic trail!

      The Shelter is so new its not even noted on any but the newest Trail Map. It appears that individuals or families have either constructed or donated for the construction of both shelters and several protected bench areas. The Dale McCutcheon Shelter was so clean and comfortable, it's hard to call this primitive camping. Note: All campsites on the Greenbrier River Trail are first come-first served…no reservations. Backstory on McCutcheon Shelter: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/greenbrier-county/new-shelters-built-along-greenbrier-river-trail/

      PROS:

      • Adirondock Style Shelter (New)
      • Raised Tent pads
      • Picnic Tables
      • Metal Fire Rings
      • Large, clean Pit Latrine
      • Hand pump well water
      • Metal Bear Proof Trash Receptacle
      • Free
      • No Cell Service
      • Great Swimming Rock Trail South

      CONS:

      • No Cell Service
      • Hand pump well water was inoperable during our late June 2020 visit

      NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS:

      • The Greenbrier Resort
      • The Wild Bean - Lewisburg (restaurant)
      • Seneca Forest/State Park
      • Snowshoe Mountain Resort
      • Cass Railroad
      • Spruce Knob
      • Seneca Rocks

      In late June 2020, weather along The Greenbrier River Trail was cooler, with late afternoon/early evening rain showers. Only the last day did we enjoy warmer weather with blue skies. Which made the allure of a nearby swimming rock a great temptation. Several mall cascades lined the West side of the trail, which is ordinarily the side cut from the mountain for the railway. 

      With a few short miles until the journey ends at the Southern Terminus…we slowed our paced and stopped more frequently to enjoy all the sights and sounds.  

      Trail conditions got soft and muddy after the previous night's deluge through the more heavily wooded areas, once the trail was exposed to constant sun, it dried quickly. Blow-down did slow us down a few times. Interesting note: This campsite area is a relocation of one destroyed by the heavy rains and buried by landslide of 2016. The Greenbrier Trail itself travels between the Greenbrier River and was, in many places, hewn from the mountainside. It is these areas where heavy rains soften the soil and old growth trees dislodge and cause trail blockages and/or mudslides. Oftentimes, when bicycling, one keeps his eyes forward to the trail/road in front of them…but if you gaze around you on this trail…there is much to see all around and often above!

      Overall, it is a must-do…and I can't wait to ride the Greenbrier River Trail again!

    • Camp With Me The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 11, 2026

      Cranberry River Sites NF Campground

      Another amazing place to camp in West Virginia

      Cranberry River dispersed camping along Forest Road 76 offers quiet, scenic, riverside primitive campsites with excellent fishing and easy access to the surrounding wilderness. We stayed a couple of nights at Site 8 and had great river access with only a small amount of road traffic. There were campers at about five other sites during our stay, but it still felt peaceful and spread out. With inexpensive sites spaced along roughly five miles of road, this is a great area to camp. Roads like this in West Virginia are home to some of my favorite campsites, and we will definitely be back. 

      Check out all the sites with GPS locations in our video. 

      https://youtu.be/q6G3fhvmfoY

    • Dave V.
      Sep. 5, 2020

      Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite

      Riverfront Property needs camper!

      Campground Review: Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite...(Between Rorer and Renick, WV)

      Bikepacking West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail is a delightfully peaceful adventure! If you enjoy bicycling, camping and wilderness...then you this trail is for you. Actually, you can replace "bicycling" with horseback, backpacking, XC skiing. In fact, with a keen eye, you could paddle the Greenbrier River and enjoy these campsites.

      These primitive campsites are free, first come-first served and cannot be reached by motor vehicle. The campsites that dot the Greenbrier River Trail are meticulously maintained by State Park employees and are in well thought out locations.

      Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite, as all campsites are linear along the Trail and usually positioned between the Trail and the Greenbrier River...with access to the River. This campsite is stretched out a good distance and though not listed on some Trail maps...it does have an Adirondock style shelter near the southernmost tent pad in a partly wooded area. The tent pad to the north of this area is in an open grassy area with tranquil long views of the river. Swimming and fishing are permitted in the Greenbrier River (Fishing: if you have a WV Fishing License). In late June, temperatures were still quite cool, so while the river looked inviting, we did not take the plunge.

      Late afternoon showers soaked the three groups of bikepackers that set up camp at Mile Post 28.5 for the night. So being the first to claim the Shelter is a coveted position.

      PROS:

      • Adirondock Style Shelter
      • Raised Tent pads (2)
      • Picnic Tables
      • Fire Pits w/grate
      • Large Pit Latrines
      • Bearproof Trash receptacle
      • Hand-pump well water
      • Quiet & Peaceful
      • No cell service

      CONS:

      • No cell service

      Nearby Attractions:

      • Droop Mountain Battlefield SP
      • Snowshoe Mountain Resort
      • Cass Railroad
      • Seneca Rocks
      • Spruce Knob (WV Highest Elevation)
      • Seneca Forest (Thorny Mountain Fire Tower)
      • The Greenbrier Resort

      **HIGHLIGHTS: **

      • Traveling through Droop Mountain Tunnel
      • Traveling over the nearly 100 year old steel RR bridges

      Traveling the Greenbrier River Trail allows the traveler to be sent back in time...passing through old Railroad towns, seeing old Railroad buildings, water towers offers a glimpse backwards.

      Heavy rainstorms brought down numerous trees across the GRT during our trip...but the State Park  employees worked diligently and feverishly to clear the trail. At one location, employees graciously offered to assist us haul our bikes over the multiple downed trees as they worked to clear them.

      It is easy to see how the Greenbrier River Trail made Backpacker Magazine's Top Ten hiking trails in North America...surrounded by wild and often very remote wilderness, abundant wildlife, a century old trail, a picturesque river, great camping...ticks all the boxes!

    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 30, 2023

      White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

      Nicely wooded sites

      General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak. White Oak has 31 sites and It was full when we were there on a Tuesday in mid-October. 

      Site Quality: All sites (except 17 and possibly 18) appeared level and were very generous in size with long driveways. Many trees separate the sites. A picnic table, lantern hook, and fire ring complete the site. Sites 22-29 are tucked further away from the others and the bathhouse. 

      Bathhouse: Clean and modern. Showers were available but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how well they worked. 

      Activities/Amenities: A dishwashing sink, fish cleaning area, and many hiking trails throughout the park, including one (to Blue Suck Falls) that has access directly from the campground. We hiked this but the waterfall was just a trickle when we were there! 

      We met friends here, so it was nice to have adjoining sites. Bear warnings were posted throughout the campground, but we didn’t see any!

    • Dave V.
      Aug. 31, 2020

      Greenbrier River Trail MP 69.6

      Private, Primitive, and Pleasant

      GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL MILEPOST 69.6 PRIMITIVE CAMPING AREA, Clover Lick, WV

      The Greenbrier River Trail is a converted C&O Railway that travels 80 miles from Cass Railroad Station, Stumptown, WV to North Caldwell, WV. This Rails-to-Trails is wonderfully maintained by WV State Parks and was featured in Backpacker Magazine as one of the top 10 hiking trails in the country. This former railbed would be considered flat by most, but there is a 1% downhill grade from the Northern Terminus in Stumptown to its Southern Terminus in North Caldwell.

      There are plenty of these Primitive Camping Areas along the trail to make this a "must-do" trail. The trail is made primarily of the old Railway ballast and a finer pea gravel most of the trail...but there are some overgrown grassy two-track and some muddy sections as well.  This is called "Wet Virginia" for good reason...pack a rain jacket.

      The trail itself is recorded at differing lengths depending on what you read, but we started at MP 80...at Cass Railroad Station. 

      PROS:

      • Free camping (First come, first served)
      • Newer Adirondock Style Shelter
      • Newer Large/Clean/Stocked Pit Latrine
      • Raised Tent pad (pea gravel)
      • Cold well water - Hand pump
      • Metal Fire Ring
      • No Cell Service

      CONS:

      • No Cell Service

      NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS:

      • Cass Railroad Station
      • Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort
      • Seneca Forest
      • Seneca Rocks
      • Spruce Knob (WV Highest Elevation)
      • Green Bank Observatory
      • The Greenbrier Resort

      The Greenbrier River Trail is a delightful bikepacking excursion.  Very doable for all ages. I'd recommend road bicycles with tires no narrower than 700x32 or mountain bikes. Because of the wetter climate, there were soggy sections that would cause difficulty for thin tires, especially when laden with panniers.

      The MP 69.6 Camping Area is along the Greenbrier River, so camping along it affords great wildlife viewing at dawn and dusk when the animals head to the water to drink. The amount of wildlife we saw throughout the day was incredible while biking the trail. Mostly deer, rabbit, chipmunks and Eastern Box Turtles sharing the trail...but we did see a few turkey, fox and bobcat. An elderly fellow cyclist, sharing the camping area, saw a juvenile black bear. The Greenbrier River Trail travels through Watoga State Park, Seneca State Forest and the Monongahela National Forest

      The Greenbrier River Trail is a mutli-use trail, so there is potential to see bicyclists, walkers, hikers, horseback and in the winter, XC skiers. Near towns we encountered very polite and pleasant walkers and cyclists enjoying the trail...but away from the towns it was very quiet, peaceful and remote.

      NOTE: If you choose to ride the Greenbrier River Trail from Stumptown to North Caldwell or the opposite direction...unless you are going to ride back the way you came, you will need to have someone shuttle your vehicle. I used Chuck Workman, owner of Appalachian Sports in Marlinsburg to shuttle my vehicle to the Southern Terminus...Oscar from Cass Railroad Station shared that useful information!

    • Bridget H.
      Oct. 28, 2020

      White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

      Absolutely Beautiful!!

      This was by far one of the best camping trips ever!! I took my grandkids tent camping and we had a fantastic time. The hiking and lake is amazing. We spent a lot of time at the beach and it was so beautiful plus it has a water playground, a diving dock, trees close by so there is shade on the beach in the afternoon, and a snack shack. You can rent boats too. There are multiple camping areas which include one water side so you can have access to the water with your canoes and kayaks, one for big rigs, one for equestrian, and one for tents and smaller campers. This place is beautiful and quiet. We loved it here!! Make reservations because it books up quick. Also, they have many cabins and they are placed wonderfully on the mountain. We went to the Humpback Bridge and a cool train museum that were close the campground.

    • Jeremy W.
      Sep. 22, 2024

      White Oak Campground — Douthat State Park

      A sprawling camping complex

      Douthat is really four separate campgrounds. Three of them (i.e. not Whispering Pines) are located near the lake. Each one had a campground host (volunteer) and wood for sale.

      White Oak Campground is larger, wooded, and has a significant elevation change between different sites. Caution should be used with large rigs as the low-water bridge to White Oak has steep approach and departure angles.

      Beaver Dam Campground is relatively flat and similarly wooded while also providing equestrian facilities.

      Lakeside Campground is smaller but the front row sites provide great lake views. Unfortunately swimming is only allowed in the Beach area which is not directly connected to this campground.

      Whispering Pines is a few miles away along the entry road and has a different character. It’s a very flat and wide-open campground perfect for big RVs with much larger sites.

      The Lakeside Camp Store is nice and has a to-go counter for food. The facilities, overall, were well maintained and clean. Firewood is for sale for $6 per bundle.

    Guide to Caldwell

    The Greenbrier River Valley near Caldwell, West Virginia sits at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 feet, creating a temperate climate with summer daytime temperatures typically in the 70s to mid-80s. Primitive camping options along the Greenbrier River Trail remain usable through most seasons, with portable water filters recommended during dry summer months when some hand pumps may become inoperable. Trail conditions typically firm up by mid-morning even after overnight rain.

    What to Do

    Waterfall hiking: 1-2 miles from campsites. Camp Creek State Park's Mash Fork Campground provides direct access to waterfall trails. "The waterfalls are a short walk from the campground. Firewood is available and they deliver it to your site. The bundles are quite generous in size," notes Kevin E. about Mash Fork Campground.

    Kayaking on Lake Moomaw: Rentals available at marina. Within driving distance of Caldwell, this lake offers calm paddling opportunities. "We rented kayaks at the marina/camp store down the road and explored a little cove that was really cool. We blocked out 4 hours, but only lasted 2 hours before we got tired and returned the kayaks," shares Joanna G. about Bolar Mountain Recreation Area.

    Historic tunnel exploration: Access points at multiple trail markers. The trail's railroad history provides unique features. "Traveling through Droop Mountain Tunnel" and "Traveling over the nearly 100 year old steel RR bridges" are listed as highlights by Dave V. when describing his experience at Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite.

    What Campers Like

    Hand-pump wells at select campsites: Most trail campsites between mileposts 20-70 have functioning water sources. "Hand pump well water was inoperable during our late June 2020 visit" notes Dave V. about one specific site, showing the seasonal variability at Mile Post 9.5 Primitive Campsite.

    Adirondack-style shelters: First-come availability. These wooden structures provide protection from summer thunderstorms. "The Dale McCutcheon Shelter was so clean and comfortable, it's hard to call this primitive camping. Note: All campsites on the Greenbrier River Trail are first come-first served...no reservations," explains a camper.

    Swimming access from campsites: River depth varies seasonally. Many trail campsites offer direct river access. "In late June 2020, weather along The Greenbrier River Trail was cooler, with late afternoon/early evening rain showers... Several mall cascades lined the West side of the trail, which is ordinarily the side cut from the mountain for the railway," notes one reviewer describing the seasonal conditions.

    What You Should Know

    Wildlife precautions: Bear-resistant storage required. The Greenbrier Valley has active black bear populations. "This is bear country, so we kept all our food items and toiletries in a bear cannister during our trip. We did not experience any encounters or sightings, but fellow cyclists traveling in the same direction, observed a juvenile bear during the day along the trail," advises Dave V. about the Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite.

    Cell service limitations: Emergency communication planning needed. Most trail areas have no connectivity. "No cell service" appears consistently as both a pro and con in campsite reviews, indicating campers appreciate disconnecting but should plan accordingly.

    Trail maintenance issues: Seasonal considerations. Weather events may cause trail blockages. "Trail conditions got soft and muddy after the previous night's deluge through the more heavily wooded areas, once the trail was exposed to constant sun, it dried quickly. Blow-down did slow us down a few times," reports one camper.

    Tips for Camping with Families

    Beginner-friendly equestrian sites: Campgrounds with horse access. CB Ranch accommodates both riders and families. "We loved every moment of our stay from the fire pit to the beautiful tails on the property to seeing the farm animals. The constant songs of the birds is a reminder that we belong in nature," shares Cheryl B. about her stay at CB Ranch, which is near horse campgrounds around Caldwell, West Virginia.

    Lake swimming alternatives: Designated beach areas. For families seeking structured water access, "There's a Seperate beach that you can drive to that is roped off for swimming purposes but we rather enjoyed walking to the water from our site and having what seemed like our own little swimming spot," notes a Bolar Mountain visitor.

    Educational opportunities: Wildlife observation areas. Families can enjoy wildlife viewing while camping. "The campground is on Lake Moomaw. We had the pleasure of having a campsite with lake view and access both times. Campground 2 site 53, has a nice private beach area where you can go fishing or swim. Bring water shoes, the rocks can be sharp," advises Nicole R.

    Tips from RVers

    Limited full-hookup options: Call ahead for availability. Most equestrian-friendly camping near Caldwell focuses on primitive or partial hookup sites. "Campground is well maintained. Many trees along edge of the campground but not very many in the center, so the sites on the outer loop have more shade if that's what you're looking for," notes Nicole M. about Mash Fork Campground.

    Bridge and tunnel clearance: Check RV height restrictions. The historic railroad bridges and tunnels may limit access for larger vehicles. "Caution should be used with large rigs as the low-water bridge to White Oak has steep approach and departure angles," warns Jeremy W. when describing access to one campground area.

    Water hookup seasonal availability: Freeze protection needed in shoulder seasons. Off-season campers should prepare for limited services. "We use a teardrop camper so we appreciated the water and electric hookup (although we disconnected the water at night to prevent freezing)," shares Diane P.

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